Laboratory Technician I

Job Title Laboratory Technician I

Location - San Jose CA

Duration 12 Months Contract

Total Hours/week - 40.00
1st Shift

Work hours: 7:30 am to 4 pm
Client: Medical Device Company

Employment Type: Contract on W2 (Need US Citizens Or GC Holders Only)

No H1Bs
Temp only position at this time
Onsite position

Other important info:
Is the position remote or onsite Onsite
Temp only position or contract to hire If temp is there scope to extend beyond year end 1 year might convert if budget allows in FY23 but not sure
Minimum education requirement: High School GED and some work experience. BS degree preferred but not required if work experience is 4 years
Interviews type In-person or phone/video in-person

Education and experience:
BS in Biology or related discipline
Minimum 1 year experience in a GMP or GLP environment

Job Summary:

The Laboratory Technician I will support the R&D group including but not limited to Systems Engineering Reagent Development Genomics and select Hardware Engineering laboratories by providing general laboratory support. Exercises good judgment within generally defined practices and policies in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions. Duties and Responsibilities: Responsible for performing laboratory maintenance for multiple laboratories following good laboratory procedures including operation of a clean and efficient laboratory documenting all work such as but not limited to:

1. Change refrigerator chart recorder paper

2. Monitor temperature of small refrigerators and freezers

3. Empty laboratory recycle bins

4. Organize and stock lab supplies within the labs and stockrooms

5. Biohazard waste maintenance

6. Maintains glassware by pick-ups cleaning washing and distributing

7. Performs DI water daily flushes

8. Monitoring the stock level of Sheath and Shutdown solutions

9. Responsible for delivery set-up and pickup of lab equipment lab materials and office supplies

10. Performs other related duties and assignments as required

Knowledge and Skills:

Ability to perform detail-oriented work with a high degree of accuracy

Ability to communicate clearly including effective oral and written communication skills

Effective multitasking capabilities

Proficient in Microsoft Office including Word Excel and Powerpoint

Demonstrated ability to keep neat accurate and complete records and logs

Medium work of lifting and/or pushing up to 30- 45 pounds

Familiar with general GMP/GLP procedures with a strong focus on quality

Education and experience:

BS in Biology or related discipline Minimum 1 year experience in a GMP or GLP environment Candidate will be walking lifting some up to 15 lbs going from lab to lab that may be upstairs. Looking for a candidate that is familiar with lab equipment.

Position may be repetitive at times must be organized. will be interacting with others.

Experience in a lab highly preferred More of a glorified housekeeping type position getting supplies needed.